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Greater Philadelphia’s Collaborative Spirit Spurs Global Startup Ecosystem

Greater Philadelphia was ranked among the world’s top 25 business startup ecosystems by Startup Genome in its 2024 annual Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), a testament to the region’s leadership and growth in innovation and collaborative business culture. 

This achievement closely aligns with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s (the Chamber’s) active role in driving economic growth and prosperity for the region’s business community through its leadership and initiatives.

Greater Philadelphia’s placement near the top of the global ranking list also reflects the region’s access to several […]

August 29th, 2024|Categories: Economy, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Select Greater Philadelphia|Comments Off on Greater Philadelphia’s Collaborative Spirit Spurs Global Startup Ecosystem
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Chamber Collaborates with ApprenticeshipPHL to Enhance Employer Awareness of Group Sponsor Apprenticeship Model

The Chamber realizes that in today’s rapidly evolving job market, workforce development is critical to inclusive economic growth and stability in our region and beyond. Thus, talent and workforce initiatives – including bringing employers and talent together – are key to achieving our Chamber 2028 vision. 

One such initiative is ApprenticeshipPHL, a public/private initiative powered by Philadelphia Works, which supports the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

July 2nd, 2024|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 3, Select Greater Philadelphia, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Chamber Collaborates with ApprenticeshipPHL to Enhance Employer Awareness of Group Sponsor Apprenticeship Model
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Chamber Report Highlights Region’s Journey to Become Nationally Recognized Cell and Gene Therapy Hub

The Chamber recently released an in-depth report documenting the region’s remarkable growth in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry over the past decade.  

“Leading the Way: Cell and Gene Therapy in Greater Philadelphia” details with data points and anecdotes how the region grew its status to become the nation’s second-largest CGT hub, trailing only behind Boston and surpassing New York and San Francisco (peer metros), respectively. A recent Colliers report indicated similar findings.   

Ninigret […]

July 2nd, 2024|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 1, Life Sciences, Select Greater Philadelphia, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Chamber Report Highlights Region’s Journey to Become Nationally Recognized Cell and Gene Therapy Hub
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Harmonizing Business and Culture: Chamber Partners with The Philadelphia Orchestra in Canada

In April 2024, the Chamber joined regional partners as sponsors of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2024 Tour of Canada, a collaborative endeavor aimed at promoting international business and talent attraction to our 11-county Greater Philadelphia region.   

In FY24 to date, more than half of the Chamber’s business leads and prospects came from abroad (55%), with 12% of all business attraction and expansion leads coming from Canadian companies, trailing only behind leads from companies already in the U.S. and looking to relocate or expand into Greater Philadelphia (45%), and followed by French companies accounting for 8% of FY24 […]

May 29th, 2024|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 3, Select Greater Philadelphia|Comments Off on Harmonizing Business and Culture: Chamber Partners with The Philadelphia Orchestra in Canada
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Chamber Leads Dialogue with NATO PA and Local Businesses Underscoring Global Collaboration and Elevating Greater Philadelphia on the International Stage

A delegation of NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) members recently toured several economic hubs in North America, including a stop in Greater Philadelphia, where they engaged in a panel discussion moderated by Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Chellie Cameron.  Organized by NATO PA Political Committee Chair and Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan Boyle, the delegation conducted meetings with business, civic, diplomatic, and political leaders in New York, Princeton, NJ, and Philadelphia to learn more about critical issues related to global economic challenges.  

Insights from Regional Business Leaders

May 29th, 2024|Categories: Economy, Home | News & Perspectives 2, Select Greater Philadelphia|Comments Off on Chamber Leads Dialogue with NATO PA and Local Businesses Underscoring Global Collaboration and Elevating Greater Philadelphia on the International Stage
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The Chamber Commends Recent Regional Hub Designations

The Chamber is commending – and amplifying – two exciting hub designations in the Greater Philadelphia region, made by the Biden-Harris administration this month, happening only ten days apart. 

Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) Announcement

On October 13, 2023, President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced the Greater Philadelphia region’s selection as one of seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that will share $7B in public investment. The Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2), which includes Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, will receive $750M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding […]

October 26th, 2023|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 3, Life Sciences, Select Greater Philadelphia|Comments Off on The Chamber Commends Recent Regional Hub Designations
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Five Organizations Partner to Design New Biotech Training Program to Connect Philadelphians With Quality Jobs in the Region’s Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Sector

Partners in Greater Philadelphia’s life sciences ecosystem are collaborating to create a new workforce development training model to connect biotech jobs with a wider range of Philadelphians, including residents from disadvantaged communities. In a field that often requires PhDs or master’s degrees for most roles, the program – “Biomedical Technician Training Program: Aseptic Manufacturing” – will create opportunities for Philadelphians with at least a high school equivalency. The initiative is one way the region is working together to meet the talent needs in its rapidly growing cell and gene therapy sector.

The full press release can be accessed via the

August 23rd, 2022|Categories: CEO Council for Growth, Home | News & Perspectives 3, Life Sciences, Press Releases, Select Greater Philadelphia, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Five Organizations Partner to Design New Biotech Training Program to Connect Philadelphians With Quality Jobs in the Region’s Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Sector
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Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and its Board Lead Delegation to U.S. Embassy in Canada to Grow Business and Cultural Ties

The one-day joint initiative supports opportunities for minority-owned small and medium-sized businesses in Philadelphia and Canada.

PHILADELPHIA (July 14, 2022) – Members of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber) and other Philadelphia business leaders will lead a delegation to Ottawa, hosted by the U.S. Embassy to Canada, on July 19, 2022.

The Greater Philadelphia Trade Visit to Canada, an initiative to develop trade opportunities and business relationships between Canadian and Philadelphian minority-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is a joint effort between the Chamber and the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, where David L. Cohen serves as U.S. Ambassador […]

July 14th, 2022|Categories: Advocacy, Home | News & Perspectives 2, In the News, Select Greater Philadelphia|Comments Off on Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and its Board Lead Delegation to U.S. Embassy in Canada to Grow Business and Cultural Ties
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Greater Philadelphia Region Seeks ARPA-H Home Letter to HHS Secretary Points Out Region’s Significant Assets

PHILADELPHIA (June 29, 2022) – The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia today announced the region’s intention to seek to be the new home for a recently announced $1 billion federal agency, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), which is expected to be located outside of Washington D.C. In a letter sent to the U.S. Health & Human Services Department Secretary Xavier Becerra and signed by business, civic, and elected officials, signers tout the region’s expertise in cell & gene therapy and gene editing, its rank as one of the top eight life sciences […]

June 29th, 2022|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 2, Press Releases, Select Greater Philadelphia|Comments Off on Greater Philadelphia Region Seeks ARPA-H Home Letter to HHS Secretary Points Out Region’s Significant Assets
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New Select Greater Philadelphia Website Tells Companies and Talent: “Achieve Your Vision Here”

PHILADELPHIA (May 25, 2022) – Select Greater Philadelphia (Select), the business attraction and expansion initiative of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, is launching a new website to attract businesses and talent to the region. The revamped resource at www.selectgreaterphl.com is targeted to companies, entrepreneurs, and site selectors looking to locate or expand in the 11-county Greater Philadelphia region and talent seeking employment here. The site provides visitors with resources such as an interactive regional map, and links to property and job search tools. The key message communicated: “Achieve Your Vision Here.”

“The Select Greater Philadelphia website is one […]

May 25th, 2022|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 3, Press Releases, Select Greater Philadelphia|Comments Off on New Select Greater Philadelphia Website Tells Companies and Talent: “Achieve Your Vision Here”
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